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HUMAN SERVICES
Creating a Healthy Connected Cape Cod
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Edition 284 | November 27, 2020 |
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Welcome to the Barnstable County Department of Human Services'
E-Newsletter. This bi-weekly newsletter is designed to provide timely information on health and human service topics of interest for
people living and working in Barnstable County.
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SmartDART - Introducing a Brand New Pilot Service Within the Town of Barnstable!
We always strive to stay above the curve when it comes to transportation and the needs of our residents and visitors. We have officially launched our brand new ride-hail service called SmartDART in Barnstable (including all 7 villages). With SmartDART, no reservation is necessary. It's so easy to use and only $3!! Just download the app, enter your payment info (yes, it's a totally cashless service), enter the address you're headed to and click book trip! Our vehicles are thoroughly sanitized and our drivers are thoroughly vetted.
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Barnstable County HOME Consortium – Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for Program Year 2019
Notice of Public Meeting, Document Availability and Comment Period.
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COMMUNITY NEWS / ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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It's Health Connector Open Enrollment Time - Community Actions Committee of Cape Cod & Islands has Phone appointments available |
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Important: If You are Having Trouble Paying
Your Rent or Mortgage Because of Covid
There’s a lot of confusion about the federal eviction moratorium that’s now in place and what’s expected of tenants. What we know right now, is that for tenants to qualify for protection under the federal government’s moratorium, a tenant must apply for all available financial assistance and complete a declaration notice. Both the financial assistance application form and the federal declaration form are available online at www.haconcapecod.org
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New Virtual Session: Travel Training
The Arc is pleased to offer this new series of virtual sessions. Join Certified Travel Trainer Patti Waitkevich, for a two-month travel training series to learn how to use the GATRA bus line and the new, on-demand GO-GATRA micro-transit service.
Topics will include:
· How to plan a trip
· How to get to and from your bus stop
· How to ride a specific fixed bus route (Freedom & Liberty Route)
· How to pay bus fares and purchase tickets and passes
· How to recognize bus numbers, bus stops, and landmarks
· How to prepare for the “What ifs” and unexpected
· Phone, emergency and safety skills
· How to board with a mobility device
· How to read route maps & bus schedules
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Current Grant Opportunities
There are two grant opportunities currently available at the Foundation. Please see grant descriptions and details about the application process by clicking below.
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Community Health Center of Cape Cod Offering Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing
Falmouth – Community Health Center of Cape Cod continues to help individuals on the Cape, Islands and beyond by offering asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for anyone in the community.
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The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod has open-heartedly partnered with Duffy this holiday season to raise awareness of those in need of essential items to maintain their hygiene, warmth and overall wellness. Now through December 20th, your gift of $5 or more will go towards the purchase of a Coop Kit, which will directly benefit those in our community who are experiencing homelessness.
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Every Dollar Donated Provides 4 Meals!
The Family Pantry of Cape Cod is on track to serve over 9,500 people and distribute over 100,000 bags of food this year. If you are able, we would love your support. Big or small, every donated dollar will provide 4 meals for those in need.
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Visit our website to easily send your donation to the Family Pantry
- Mail check to - The Family Pantry of Cape Cod, 133 Queen Anne Rd., Harwich, MA 02645
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Pay by credit card over the phone 508-432-6519
Please be safe, please wear your mask, and if you need us we are here to help!
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This Card is Worth at Least $599 In Groceries - Don't Throw It Away
There are 1,132 Barnstable County residents sitting on government-provided grocery money they may not know about.
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Two Drive-Thru Food Distribution Locations for November & December – Orleans & West Barnstable
The U.S. Farmers to Families Food Box program is now available at two locations:
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Orleans – The old Cape Cod 5 headquarters, 19 West Road, Orleans, MA
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West Barnstable – Cape Cod Community College, 2040 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable, MA
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‘Tis the Season! Purchase your $10 "Deck Your Hall's" raffle ticket before Saturday, December 19th
You could be the lucky winner of over $5,000 in prizes that will help you Deck Your Halls this holiday season! Raffle tickets are $10 each and can be purchased in our ReStores in Falmouth and Yarmouth or just click the box below to buy now. Check out the current list of amazing items that you could win. More items arriving weekly! To see prizes click here.
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Amazing Educational Opportunities
Check out all of these opportunities to further your educational experience.
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Please Join Women United for a Special Virtual Event This #GivingTuesday, to Support Programs and Collaborations That Help Families with Young Children Get a Stronger Start to Life
Money raised at this year's event:
- Promotes the importance of reading aloud to young children, providing books to families at pediatrician's visits
- Supports more than 50 new and expectant families each year through our community baby shower
- Creates scholarships and much needed emergency financial assistance for local female college students
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FREE Workshop! How to Build, Launch, and Promote A Digital Fundraising Campaign - Offered by The Massachusetts Community Foundations Partnership, Dec. 3, 10:00-11:30am
The research is in - 60% of people in North America prefer to give online. Revenue from individual online gifts grew by 19% over the past year. But are you making it easy for your donors to give on digital platforms? During this virtual workshop, digital fundraising expert Julia Campbell will show you, step-by-step, how to build, launch, and promote a digital fundraising campaign, including the best ways to use the variety of channels at your disposal (website, email, blog, social media). She will also cover how to use offline methods to augment your digital fundraising, and how to evaluate your success and measure results.
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Home Base works to heal the invisible wounds of war for Service Members, Veterans and their Families through clinical care, wellness, research and education. The purpose of this training is to give first responders tools to identify, support and refer veterans and their families to community resources and Home Base trained evidence based therapy providers in their communities.
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Join Home Base for a FREE, Virtual, First Responder Workshop and Learn How to Better Serve Those Who Have Served in Your Community
Content will include:
- Introduction to military culture
- How to recognize the invisible wounds of war
- Identify referral sources for evidence based treatments in your community, including therapists trained by Home Base
December 11, 2020 | 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Space is limited and registration required.
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8th Annual HPV-Related Cancer Summit
Registration is now open for the annual HPV-Related Cancer Summit, taking place on Friday December 4th and Friday December 11th, 1-4pm EST on both days. Join us to learn about the latest research and best practices for preventing HPV-related cancers. This two-day virtual event features survivors and national experts speaking on HPV vaccination and cancer disparities, the impact of COVID-19 on HPV vaccination rates, newly released cervical cancer guidelines and much more. A full agenda with confirmed presenters and topics is below.
Scholarships and continuing education credits are available. For more information visit mahpvcoalition.org or email Kelly@TeamMaureen.org
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2021 Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors (Master's)
Deadline: December 15, 2020
Award Notification: End of March 2021
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2020 HIP & SNAP Fall & Winter Farmers' Markets & Farms |
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Older Adult and Caregiver Community Needs Assessment
Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands would like to invite Health & Human Services Providers to a online Focus Group on Older Adult and Caregiver Community Needs Assessment on December 8th @ 10:00am via Zoom.
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Medicare OPEN ENROLLMENT Going on Now: Oct. 1, 2020 - Dec. 7, 2020 with Telephonic Appointments Only
Helping people navigate their insurance needs to best suit their lifestyle is something that takes experience and knowledge of the system. SHINE Counselors can help guide you through this process. If you would like to schedule a telephonic appointment for MEDICARE Open Enrollment, please call your local COA (Council on Aging) below or the Regional SHINE office at 508-375-6762.
CAPE COD COUNCILS ON AGING (COA)
- Barnstable 508-862-4750
- Bourne 508-759-0600 x5300
- Brewster 508-896-2737
- Chatham 508-945-5190
- Dennis 508-385-5067
- Eastham 774-801-3151
- Falmouth 508-540-0196
- Harwich 508-430-7550
- Mashpee 508-539-1440
- Orleans 508-255-6333
- * Provincetown 508-487-7080
- Sandwich 508-888-4737
- Truro 508-487-2462
- * Wellfleet 508-349-2800
- Yarmouth 508-394-7606
* Call Regional Office 508-375-6762
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Transgender Social Support Group |
Group is open to trans, non-binary, questioning, or other gender diverse identified people ages 18+. You do not need to be a Fenway Health patient to join, and the group is free to attend.
Group via Zoom (5:30-7:00 pm) meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Contact Ann at aburke@fenwayhealth.org
for more information and Zoom link.
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The LGBTQ+ youth group Thrive for youth ages 13 to 22 has been meeting virtually every Wednesday starting at 4 as a check in. We have weekly presentations from Thrive members and members of the community. This group is a safe space to discuss Gender, sexuality and race amongst other things. One Thursday out of every month we have a discussion on Race and Culture which strives to help educate people on these topics, especially with the current Civil Rights movement that is occurring. If you are interested in joining one of our meetings or interested in presenting on a topic, please email ash@wethrive.us and include your name, the topic you are presenting and a brief description.
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COVID-19 NOTICES / RESOURCES |
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Coping During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
The Cape Cod Reopening Task Force has collected helpful wellness resources for you during COVID-19. Please check back regularly as we add to these resources.
Each month we will highlight tools to help manage this crisis and identify for you web videos, articles, discussions, and resources we have found helpful. These tools apply to those of all ages, children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and elders.
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Barnstable County COVID-19 Recovery Resources |
COVID-19 can be difficult for all of us but especially for those in recovery. This might be exacerbated by people unable to attend their normal support group meetings or other recovery supports. Please click on button below to find local and nationwide resources related to substance use disorder and mental health. You can also call the MA Substance Use Helpline anytime at 800-327-5050. |
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Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment: COVID-19 Updates |
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Food Access & Resources During COVID-19 |
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Provincetown COVID-19 Resource Guide Available Online |
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The Eight Part COVID Survival Kit Ways to Make Your Life Predictable, Moderate, and Controllable (COVID PMC)
In an April 01 2020 edition of Psychology Today Veronika Tait PhD interviewed Bruce Perry MD and together they shared a COVID 19 Pandemic Toolkit for Parents. Although this tool kit is designated for parents and is focused on children we will use this Tool Kit as a guide to review over the fall and winter months to some essential tools to help us deal with stress of COVID 19 pandemic. These tools apply to those of all ages, children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and elders.
Each month we will highlight Tools to help manage this crisis and identify for you web videos, articles, discussions, and resources we have found helpful.
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Providing Support for Wellfleet Residents During The Pandemic |
The Wellfleet Well Line (508-514-1633) is officially up and running. As a group of health care professionals, each with lifelong and varied careers, we came together to provide emotional support to the Wellfleet community during this trying time.
We welcome the opportunity to help in any way, which includes the dissemination of updated health and safety information to the community. Having accurate information, gives us the ability to make informed decisions, it relieves anxiety and engenders trust in those in charge.
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COVID-19 Test Site Locator |
CLICK GRAPHIC TO ENTER TEST SITE
This map provides an easy way to locate a COVID-19 test site near you. All of those experiencing symptoms or those who have been in close contact recently with a COVID positive individual should seek testing.
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Submissions will only be accepted using our online submission form. Submission buttons are located at the bottom of every newsletter and on the homepage of our website.
Please submit your news by clicking image on left.
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- Content Policy - Attachments must be in .PDF FORMAT ONLY please.
- We are prioritizing timely information on the ever-changing landscape of health and human services events and opportunities.
- Due to the increasing number of submissions to the newsletter, the Department reserves the right to limit the number of times a submission is published.
- Posting of articles submitted for publication in the Barnstable County Department of Human Services E-Newsletter is at the discretion of the Department. To request this newsletter in alternate formats, please call 508-375-6628.
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